The Government Medical Officers' Association says that National Blood Transfusion Service doctors will initiate a strike action beginning today (Jul 09).

The Media Spokesperson of the association, Dr. Samantha Ananda noted that the strike has been launched against the appointing of an unqualified individual for the post of Acting Director of the National Blood Transfusion Service

He further noted that there are 107 branches for the National Blood Transfusion Service.

The first phase of the strike will have services at all blood donation camps halted.